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Cherry Love Coffee, a new coffee subscription service based in the Netherlands, is offering four different canephora coffees in this month’s box set. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti I have always […]

The 24 baristas who traveled to Café Tío Conejo in Caldas, Colombia, on The Barista League’s Mystery Coffee Vacation wrap up their adventures. COMPILED BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Videos courtesy of Café Tío Conejo Earlier […]

Follow along with 24 baristas from around the globe as they explore Café Tío Conejo in Caldas, Colombia, on the Barista League’s Mystery Coffee Vacation COMPILED BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Videos courtesy of Café Tío […]

Join 24 baristas as they take part in a crash course on coffee production at the beautiful Café Tío Conejo in Caldas, Colombia. COMPILED BY SARAH ALLENBARISTA MAGAZINE Videos courtesy of Café Tío Conejo Located […]

In our December 2024 + January 2025 issue, we feature Kansas City, Mo.’s Jackie Nguyen! Also included are articles on health care in coffee-producing countries, good team vibes, tech talk, “One on One“ with Al […]

We continue our discussion on “underconsumption core” (Gen Z’s response to economic downturns), and how the movement has been impacting small coffee shops. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Drew Coffman In […]

“Underconsumption core” is Gen Z’s response to financial distress, and it’s spreading like wildfire across social media. But how does it impact small coffee shops? BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Roman […]

Switzerland’s largest city is home to a vibrant specialty-coffee scene. Here are four can’t-miss cafés making waves in Zurich. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Wassim Chouak Zurich, Switzerland’s most populous city, […]

We speak to Micah Sherer, the founder of nonprofit Skylark Coffee, on his start in coffee and his “light bulb moment“ regarding inequity in the coffee world. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy […]

Rising from the ashes of the Vietnam War’s destruction, Vietnam has emerged as a heavy hitter in coffee production. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Vince Nguyen Welcome back to “Cup […]

We explore the potential of the “Microfinance Management Training Manual” by the IWCA, designed to empower women coffee producers. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of IWCA Women are key contributors in the […]

The Vietnam War had a devastating effect on Vietnamese coffee production. Here’s how the nation began to heal and became a major exporter once again. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Vince […]

The Global Coffee Alliance for Good (GCAG) is launching with the mission of empowering coffee farmers through education and collaboration. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of I’M NOT A BARISTA In a world […]

In the third and final installment of this series, we consider how to be proactive in your café’s neighborhood to create a positive impact. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Maria Elena […]

Utrecht, one of the most vibrant cities in the Netherlands, is home to a lively specialty-coffee scene. Here is a short list of cafés to visit as you wander the city’s alleys. BY TANYA NANETTI […]

We discover how Jérôme’s passion for specialty coffee and surfing inspired the creation of Mahalo Coffee Shop. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Mahalo Coffee For those of us who work in coffee, […]

We continue our discussion on the intersection of specialty coffee and gentrification. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Welcome to part two of “Let’s Talk About: Gentrification,” an article series where we explore how specialty-coffee […]

We take a closer look at five of this season’s Advent calendars and what makes them unique. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Getty Images In the first part of this article, […]

December is fast approaching, and it seems that everywhere you look, there is a new Advent coffee calendar popping up on the market. We look into five of these great calendars. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR […]

In this article series we discuss the intersection of gentrification and specialty coffee, and share how café owners can be more aware of and proactive about the issue. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured […]

We try out OTTO by Goat Story, a contemporary ibrik brewer combining traditional coffee-making methods with modern design. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Vasileia Fanarioti Last year, in a bid to modernize […]

Now through November 30, Opo Coffee is accepting nominations for scholarships to the Opo Upside Scholar Program in 2025. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Opo Coffee Opo Coffee of Decatur, Ga., […]

In this insightful interview, Kat reflects on seven vibrant years of Coffee People, the decision to pause the zine, and the impact it has had on the coffee community.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Cover […]

The Bay Area coffee community is gearing up for the eighth edition of the San Francisco Coffee Festival; we explore some of the excitement planned. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of San […]

The software offers baristas real-time data to boost consistency, efficiency, and skill development. PAID PROMOTION BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Nikole Carrillo In an industry where precision and consistency are paramount, coffee professionals […]

The shadow of Halloween is upon us. Here are the spine-tingling delights being brewed at cafés across the cornfields. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Ksenia Yakovleva Greetings, ghouls, goblins, and goodies! […]

In October, the third edition of Canephorum brought the specialty-coffee community together in Berlin. BY ISABELLE MANISPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Iris Wang Coffee professionals, scientists, and coffee lovers gathered in Berlin on […]